Maintaining a car can sometimes be a lot of work. But you can make it easier on yourself by incorporating these cool hacks.
Weave a rubber band through an air vent to create a nifty hands-free phone holder.
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Take a picture of where you parked in a huge lot.
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If you have trouble with blind spots, set your mirrors so you can't see any of your vehicle. This will make the cars around you more visible.
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Cool off your car without blasting the AC by rolling down a window and opening and closing the opposite door several times.
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Use a coffee filter and some cleaning solution to get rid of any dust and grime on your dashboard.
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If your lock is frozen, apply some hand sanitizer to your key to help melt the ice.
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Need a little help figuring out which side the exit is on? If the number is on the upper left-hand corner of the sign, the exit is on the left, and vice versa.
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While you should always focus on driving, a shower caddy is a great way to keep food organized in the car.
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Apply some toothpaste and wipe it away with a cloth to clean your headlights.
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Prevent the crack from spreading by applying some clear nail polish.
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Keep your car doors from freezing during the winter by applying some cooking spray to the rubber on the inside of the door.
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Use a staple remover to get a frustrating key ring open.
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If you can't find your car in a garage or parking lot, place your remote lock against your head to create a stronger signal that extends farther.
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If you're tight on space in your garage, measure the position of your windshield when your car is in the right spot, and then hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you know where to stop.
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It might sound funny, but a plunger is great for removing small- to medium-sized dents in your car.
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Don't know how to change a tire? This graphic is super useful.
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Take an old coffee cup and cut open the lid to make your own tissue dispenser.
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If you forget where your gas tank is, the arrow on the gauge tells you if it's on the left or right side of the car
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Make a mini trash can using a garbage bag and an old cereal container.
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Weave a rubber band through an air vent to create a nifty hands-free phone holder.
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Take a picture of where you parked in a huge lot.
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If you have trouble with blind spots, set your mirrors so you can't see any of your vehicle. This will make the cars around you more visible.
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Cool off your car without blasting the AC by rolling down a window and opening and closing the opposite door several times.
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Use a coffee filter and some cleaning solution to get rid of any dust and grime on your dashboard.
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If your lock is frozen, apply some hand sanitizer to your key to help melt the ice.
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Need a little help figuring out which side the exit is on? If the number is on the upper left-hand corner of the sign, the exit is on the left, and vice versa.
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While you should always focus on driving, a shower caddy is a great way to keep food organized in the car.
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Apply some toothpaste and wipe it away with a cloth to clean your headlights.
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Prevent the crack from spreading by applying some clear nail polish.
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Keep your car doors from freezing during the winter by applying some cooking spray to the rubber on the inside of the door.
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Use a staple remover to get a frustrating key ring open.
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If you can't find your car in a garage or parking lot, place your remote lock against your head to create a stronger signal that extends farther.
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If you're tight on space in your garage, measure the position of your windshield when your car is in the right spot, and then hang a tennis ball from the ceiling so you know where to stop.
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It might sound funny, but a plunger is great for removing small- to medium-sized dents in your car.
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Don't know how to change a tire? This graphic is super useful.
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Take an old coffee cup and cut open the lid to make your own tissue dispenser.
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If you forget where your gas tank is, the arrow on the gauge tells you if it's on the left or right side of the car
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Make a mini trash can using a garbage bag and an old cereal container.
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